Pistachio Snowball Cookies
Delicious Pistachio Snowball Cookies that are melt-in-your-mouth delightful, perfect for festivities and gifting.
Equipment
- small food processor
- Mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- wire rack
Ingredients
Pistachio Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios, raw or toasted Finely chopped
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- ¼ cup powdered sugar plus more for rolling
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
Instructions
Cookie Preparation
- Using a small food processor, finely chop the pistachios, leaving a few pieces slightly larger for texture.
- In a large bowl, combine ground pistachios, flour, ¼ cup of powdered sugar, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Add your butter and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix and mash together until you get a soft dough.
- Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Uncover your chilled dough and pinch off 1 tablespoon sized portions. Roll into smooth balls.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned along the edges.
- Cool the cookies for 5 minutes, then toss in powdered sugar to coat before serving.
- Arrange on a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
Notes
Ensure not to over-measure flour for the perfect cookie texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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